Watermelon Salad

I planted watermelon this year for the first time. So far I have harvested two huge melons. A vermin has eaten about a quarter of another melon, but I have left it in the garden in hopes that it will continue to eat that one and not the rest of them. I have used watermelon this summer in both a salad and as a dessert on a really hot day. The salad below is easy and refreshing!

Watermelon and Arugula Salad

1/2 pound washed baby arugula leaves

2 pounds cubed watermelon

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 pound shaved Parmesan cheese

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In a large salad bowl, toss the arugula with the dressing. Add the watermelon and sprinkle with Parmesan. Toss lightly just to mix. Serves 6.